When her father starts manipulating her life again, Jessica Heymore needs an escape and time to determine her next move. She runs to Blakely and the safe haven of her grandmother’s house. Except Grandma didn’t mention the house was occupied. Now she finds herself living with the star of her high school fantasies. Matt Lawson has moved back to Blakely to prove he’s more than they thought the son of the town drunk could ever be. An accomplished landscape designer, he’s looking for a wife who will stay in the small town and help him set down strong roots on the right side of the tracks this time. But Jessica’s grandma has a penchant for matchmaking and now the whole town is talking about the future for these unlikely roommates.
Praise for Kimberly Hope
“A delightful new voice in contemporary romance” — Regan Black, Paranormal Romance Author
“A quirky twist on the ‘one that got away’ theme.” — Jordan, Reviewer
A Peek Inside Blakely
“It’ll go away,” she muttered. Her body hadn’t gotten the memo saying she was over him. With so little sleep, her body and her hormones were working on autopilot. Tomorrow everything would get back to normal.
“Now, come on, you two, work with me. This isn’t a root canal. Matt, put your arm around the girl. You’re supposed to be in love.”
“What? We’re not –,” The words died in Jessica’s throat when Matt touched her.
He slipped his arm around her waist, and pulled her close, so they stood hip to hip.
“You mean like this?”
Fire ran up her side and she wanted to cry. Why didn’t Bill cause sensations like these?
“Or was this more what you had in mind, Vi?”
Jessica stopped thinking the minute he turned her so they were facing. He winked as he slowly pulled her closer, until she was pressed firmly against his hard body. Her hands reached for his shoulders, almost of their own volition.
Matt lowered her in a dip and their eyes met. Her laughter died in her throat. Eyes that had held humorous sparks just a moment before now darkened to near-black with an awareness she’d never seen. Anticipation licked up her spine but Jessica opened her mouth to protest.
“Well, don’t just stand there. Kiss her, for goodness sake.”
He whispered an oath as he lowered his head.
About the Author
Kimberly Hope knew from the time she was 12 she was destined to write romance novels. With a name like that, what else would she be? The only question was, what direction that trip would take.
Kimberly found her forte in smart, sexy, sassy, contemporary romances with guaranteed smiles and happily-ever-afters for today’s contemporary reader. Her heroines are feisty and give as good as they get; her heroes are sexy, successful men you’d want to keep for yourself.
A professional freelance writer, she grew up in northern California but now lives in North Carolina where she manages 2 kids, 2 dogs, and a cat that must be obeyed. When not writing, she enjoys gardening, knitting, and cooking (although not after a day of writing).
The Heiress and Her Fake Fiancé is her debut novel.
Read more about Kimberly Hope on her website.
